Policy Points A large body of scientific work examines the mechanisms through which social
determinants of health (SDOH) shape health inequities. However, the nuances described in …

The ability to experience pleasurable sexual activity is important for human health.
Receptive anal intercourse (RAI) is a common, though frequently stigmatized, pleasurable …

Background Adolescent and young adult cancer patients (AYAs) who are sexual and gender
minorities (SGM) are a rapidly increasing population that experiences unmet cancer‐related …

National polls have shown that COVID-19 has been highly stressful, negatively affecting well-
being and life satisfaction overall, but few studies have focused on individuals with sexual …

Minority stress can negatively affect sexual and gender minorities' health and well‐being.
Little is known about how the factors associated with minority stress influence the lived …

Background: Sexual satisfaction is a complex, multifaceted, and broad concept that is
influenced by several factors. The minority stress theory posits that sexual and gender …

which directly contributes to worse mental and physical health outcomes among this
population. This article describes mechanisms by which stigma perpetuates health inequity …

Objective To provide an overview of the existing literature on gender diversity in pediatric
acute and chronic pain, propose an ecological systems model of understanding pain in …

Objectives Prior studies have documented the existence of sleep disparities between social
groups and have proposed possible reasons for these gaps. To extend these empirical …

Current research indicates a strong association between adverse childhood experiences
(ACEs) and adverse health outcomes. Participants in frequently cited ACE research are …